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Cost of Living & Prices:
Egypt vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Egypt vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.15 times less for grocery shopping in Egypt than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Egypt and 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Egypt.

0.54 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Egypt.

0.28 EUR
2.11 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.94 EUR (4.47 USD) in Egypt and 18.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Egypt.

3.94 EUR
18.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.47 EUR (3.94 USD) in Egypt and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Egypt.

3.47 EUR
15.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.41 EUR (2.74 USD) in Egypt and 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Egypt.

2.41 EUR
15.35 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Egypt and 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Egypt.

0.92 EUR
14.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Egypt and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Egypt.

0.60 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Egypt and 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Egypt.

0.71 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in Egypt and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Egypt.

0.99 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.02 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Egypt and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

0.12 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Egypt.

0.28 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 1.74 EUR (1.98 USD) in Egypt and 14.72 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Egypt.

1.74 EUR
14.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Egypt and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Egypt.

0.48 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.15 EUR (0.17 USD) in Egypt and 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Egypt.

0.15 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt and 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Egypt.

0.18 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.17 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Egypt.

0.17 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

0.36 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.26 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt and 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

9.26 EUR
7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.16 EUR (0.18 USD) in Egypt and 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Egypt.

0.16 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.11 EUR (0.12 USD) in Egypt and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

0.11 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.39 times less for meals in restaurants in Egypt than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in Egypt and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Egypt.

0.85 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Egypt and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Egypt.

0.12 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.87 EUR (0.98 USD) in Egypt and 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Egypt.

0.87 EUR
7.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.21 EUR (1.38 USD) in Egypt and 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Egypt.

1.21 EUR
8.81 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 2.08 EUR (2.36 USD) in Egypt and 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Egypt.

2.08 EUR
10.57 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 10.41 EUR (11.81 USD) in Egypt and 88.11 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Egypt.

10.41 EUR
88.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.73 EUR (1.97 USD) in Egypt and 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Egypt.

1.73 EUR
22.03 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.08 EUR (0.09 USD) in Egypt and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Egypt.

0.08 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.42 times less for fuel in Egypt than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in Egypt and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Egypt.

0.21 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Egypt.

0.27 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 21.07 times less for transportation in Egypt than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 6.16 EUR (6.99 USD) in Egypt and 113.66 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

6.16 EUR
113.66 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.14 EUR (0.16 USD) in Egypt and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Egypt.

0.14 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Egypt and 26.43 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Egypt.

0.49 EUR
26.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.07 EUR (0.08 USD) in Egypt and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Egypt.

0.07 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.17 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Egypt.

0.17 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Egypt vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 2.08 EUR (2.36 USD) in Egypt and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Egypt.

2.08 EUR
15.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in Egypt and 86.57 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Egypt.

10.57 EUR
86.57 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 3.69 EUR (4.19 USD) in Egypt and 33.48 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Egypt.

3.69 EUR
33.48 EUR

Flats for rent

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 37.51 times less for renting an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 86.64 EUR (98.33 USD) in Egypt and 3348 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

86.64 EUR
3 348 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 53.9 EUR (61.18 USD) in Egypt and 2097 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

53.90 EUR
2 097 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 165.13 EUR (187.42 USD) in Egypt and 6250 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

165.13 EUR
6 250 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 102.6 EUR (116.45 USD) in Egypt and 3619 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

102.60 EUR
3 619 EUR

Flats for sale

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 48.27 times less for buying an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 257.24 EUR (291.96 USD) in Egypt and 12580 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98% lower in Egypt.

257.24 EUR
12 580 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 172.68 EUR (195.99 USD) in Egypt and 8172 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Egypt.

172.68 EUR
8 172 EUR

Salary

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Egypt vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Egypt is 58.91 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 89.7 EUR (101.81 USD) in Egypt and 5284 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 98.3% lower in Egypt.

89.70 EUR
5 284 EUR

Hotels

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Egypt vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

61.2 EUR
91.4 EUR

Two stars

52.7 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

72.2 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

157 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

247 EUR
530 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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